Apple Loaf with Chocolate Sauce

• 3 large green apples (2 ½ grated and ½ thinly sliced for decoration)
• 3 eggs
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla bean powder
• 1 cup wholemeal spelt flour  
• 2 cups almond meal
• 2/3 cup coconut milk
• Heaped ¼ cup coconut sugar

For the chocolate sauce:

• 1 tbsp cacao
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp tahini (or nut butter of choice)
• Dash hot water

1. Pre heat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius.
2. Add all ‘loaf’ ingredients into a large bowl and stir thoroughly.
3. Pour into a loaf tin lined with baking paper. Top with the remaining half an apple.
4. Bake for an hour or until golden. Test with a skewer before removing.
5. Combine all ingredients for the chocolate sauce in a small bowl until a smooth consistency.
6. Serve with the warm apple loaf.